Coinkite warns COLDCARD Mk3 security flaw may put Bitcoin at risk
The firmware flaw highlights the critical importance of robust RNGs in hardware wallets, emphasizing the need for vigilant security practices.
Coinkite issued a security advisory Thursday warning owners of its Coldcard Mk3 hardware wallet that funds tied to certain firmware versions may be at risk. Hardware wallet incidents rarely unfold as isolated events. When long-dormant addresses begin moving in a tightly coordinated pattern, the timing alone warrants scrutiny.
Coinkite urged Coldcard Mk3 users to migrate funds after identifying a potential seed-generation risk, as Bitcoin security experts separately examine an unexplained $38 million wallet drain.
July 31, 2026, 2:38 amStrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) reported an $8.22 billion net loss for the second quarter, but Bitcoin remains the number investors watch. As of July 26, Strategy managed 843,775 BTC, but executives rounded to 846,000 BTC while citing quarterly growth.
July 31, 2026, 2:07 amThe firmware flaw highlights the critical importance of robust RNGs in hardware wallets, emphasizing the need for vigilant security practices.
The price of bitcoin was more than 40% lower at the end of this year's second quarter when compared to Q2 2025.
The Bitcoin treasury company said it has built a $3.75 billion cash reserve to support preferred stock payouts following the launch of its BTC monetization program.
Strategy reported an $8.33 billion operating loss after Bitcoins 27% year to date decline produced an $8.32 billion unrealized digital asset loss.
Bitcoin briefly topped $65,000 on Thursday after US economic growth fell short of forecasts. Data from CryptoSlate show the largest cryptocurrency trading near $64,729 as of press time after reaching an intraday high of $65,071 and recovering from a low of $63,205.
The world's largest corporate bitcoin holder says it has built a cash reserve covering more than two years of dividend payments after investors questioned its growing stack of preferred securities.
The world's largest corporate bitcoin holder says it has built a cash reserve covering more than two years of dividend payments after investors questioned its growing stack of preferred securities.
The scam highlights vulnerabilities in digital communication, emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and public awareness to prevent fraud.